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Professor Kan, creator of the official Chinese National Competition Forms, demonstrates in over 480 pictures
Taijiquan or Tai Ckhi is an expression of mind and spirit. Derived from anceint forms of Chinese martial arts and shadow boxing it is now practised in a great number of countries as an
Because the level of input is entirely under the countol ofeach individual Tiajiiquan can be enjoyed by all ages.
In its purest form Taijiquan is a beautiful combination of eloquence and perfect, fluid body movement, yet it can be quite physical.
It is the Chen style of 36 Forms, created in Beijing by Professor Kan, that reaches this ultimate goal.
Working with Professor Kan, Dr. Paul Lam, himself a leading teacher of Taijiquan, has translated the Professor's famous book on the subject into Elnglish, and added a great deal of extra information.
In turn Professor Kan co-operated in demonstrating all Forms in detail for over 480 photos, exclusively for the newe book.
Professor Kan Gui Xiang s the creator of the official chinese Competition Forms used throughout China. Winner of seven Gold Medals in National Competitons, National Judge and Chief National Coach of Chen Style Taijiquan, Professor Kan is regarded as the world's leading expert on Taijiquan.
The original Chinese version of the book has sold in excess of 500,000 copies.
Contents
About the authors
Foreword
Acknowledgments
1 History of taijiquan
2 Origins and structure of 36 forms taijiquan
3 Technical characteristics
4 Three stages of learning taijiquan
5 Taijiquan and health
6 Foundational exercises
Posture of infinity
Brush steps
Turn and change steps
7 Foundational methods
Hand positions and hand movements
Eye movements
Body positions and body movements
Foot positions and foot movements
Practice of the foundational methods
8 Foundational movements-The eight key movements of 36 Forms Taijiquan
Repulse monkey
Waving hands like clouds
Cover with hand and punch with fist
Parting wild horse's mane
Golden cock standing on one leg
Patting foot
Leisurely tying coat
Single whip
9 The movements
A step by step analysis of the 36 movemtns of Chen style, 36 Forms Taijiquan illustrated with photographs of its creator, Professor Kan Gui Xiang, in action, and accompanied by comments on their essential points and their method of application to self defence.
First section
1 Opening form
2 Golden guard stamping foot-right style
3 Leisurely tying coat
4 White crane flashing wings
5 Step diagonally forward and twist step
6 Lift knee and withdraw hands
Forward block
Cover with hand and punch with fist
Double push hands
Punch underneath elbow
Second section
11 Repulse monkey
12 Step back and press elbow
13 Left and right parting wild horse's mane
14 Left and right golden cock standing on one leg
15 Six blocking and four closing-right style
16 Single whip-left style
Third section
17 Waving hands like clouds
18 High pat on horse
19 Left and right patting foot
20 Kicking with one leg
21 Fists draping over body
22 Back twist with shoulder and elbow punch
23 Green dragon emerging from the water
24f White gorilla offering fruit
25 Six blocking and four closing-left style
26 Single whip-right side
Fourth section
27 Double stamping feet
28 Fair lady working at the shuttles
29 Beast's head pose
30 Dragon on the ground
31 Step forward seven stars
32 Step backwaard riding tiger
33 Turn body, lotus kick
34 Forward cannon punch
35 Golden guard stamping foot-left style
36 Closing form
Appendix (i) Flow diagram illustrating direction of movement of 36 Forms Taijiquan
Appendix (ii) Summary of 'An investigation of the health benefits of taijiquan'
Taijiquan or Tai Ckhi is an expression of mind and spirit. Derived from anceint forms of Chinese martial arts and shadow boxing it is now practised in a great number of countries as an
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exercise regimen.Because the level of input is entirely under the countol ofeach individual Tiajiiquan can be enjoyed by all ages.
In its purest form Taijiquan is a beautiful combination of eloquence and perfect, fluid body movement, yet it can be quite physical.
It is the Chen style of 36 Forms, created in Beijing by Professor Kan, that reaches this ultimate goal.
Working with Professor Kan, Dr. Paul Lam, himself a leading teacher of Taijiquan, has translated the Professor's famous book on the subject into Elnglish, and added a great deal of extra information.
In turn Professor Kan co-operated in demonstrating all Forms in detail for over 480 photos, exclusively for the newe book.
Professor Kan Gui Xiang s the creator of the official chinese Competition Forms used throughout China. Winner of seven Gold Medals in National Competitons, National Judge and Chief National Coach of Chen Style Taijiquan, Professor Kan is regarded as the world's leading expert on Taijiquan.
The original Chinese version of the book has sold in excess of 500,000 copies.
Contents
About the authors
Foreword
Acknowledgments
1 History of taijiquan
2 Origins and structure of 36 forms taijiquan
3 Technical characteristics
4 Three stages of learning taijiquan
5 Taijiquan and health
6 Foundational exercises
Posture of infinity
Brush steps
Turn and change steps
7 Foundational methods
Hand positions and hand movements
Eye movements
Body positions and body movements
Foot positions and foot movements
Practice of the foundational methods
8 Foundational movements-The eight key movements of 36 Forms Taijiquan
Repulse monkey
Waving hands like clouds
Cover with hand and punch with fist
Parting wild horse's mane
Golden cock standing on one leg
Patting foot
Leisurely tying coat
Single whip
9 The movements
A step by step analysis of the 36 movemtns of Chen style, 36 Forms Taijiquan illustrated with photographs of its creator, Professor Kan Gui Xiang, in action, and accompanied by comments on their essential points and their method of application to self defence.
First section
1 Opening form
2 Golden guard stamping foot-right style
3 Leisurely tying coat
4 White crane flashing wings
5 Step diagonally forward and twist step
6 Lift knee and withdraw hands
Forward block
Cover with hand and punch with fist
Double push hands
Punch underneath elbow
Second section
11 Repulse monkey
12 Step back and press elbow
13 Left and right parting wild horse's mane
14 Left and right golden cock standing on one leg
15 Six blocking and four closing-right style
16 Single whip-left style
Third section
17 Waving hands like clouds
18 High pat on horse
19 Left and right patting foot
20 Kicking with one leg
21 Fists draping over body
22 Back twist with shoulder and elbow punch
23 Green dragon emerging from the water
24f White gorilla offering fruit
25 Six blocking and four closing-left style
26 Single whip-right side
Fourth section
27 Double stamping feet
28 Fair lady working at the shuttles
29 Beast's head pose
30 Dragon on the ground
31 Step forward seven stars
32 Step backwaard riding tiger
33 Turn body, lotus kick
34 Forward cannon punch
35 Golden guard stamping foot-left style
36 Closing form
Appendix (i) Flow diagram illustrating direction of movement of 36 Forms Taijiquan
Appendix (ii) Summary of 'An investigation of the health benefits of taijiquan'
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